Rebuilding the lives of people in prison & post-release

One stitch at a time

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Over 27 years of transformation - Rehabilitating over 8,000 prisoners
Renowned designers - Supported by esteemed designers to create one-of-a-kind, limited edition products
Breaking the cycle - We help break the devastating cycle of reoffending and repeated imprisonment

About us

There are currently over 85,000 people in the UK prison system.

Fine Cell Work is a UK-based charity committed to the rehabilitation of people in prison and prison leavers, and to breaking the devastating cycle of reoffending and repeated imprisonment.

Since 1997, we’ve been transforming lives, one stitch at a time.

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Discover stitchers' exquisite work

Shop our unique designs

Fine Cell Work's exquisitely-stitched products are made by hand in UK prisons, created in collaboration with some of the country’s leading contemporary designers - including  Studio Ashby, Kit Kemp, Cath Kidston, Neisha Crosland, Cressida Bell, William Yeoward.

Cushions

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Tableware & linens

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Bags & accessories

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Shop our unique handcrafted quilts

Each one is a wonderful work of art - snap them up while you can!

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Children's Space Exploration Hand-Crafted Quilt £225.00
Children's Nursery Rhymes Hand-Crafted Quilt £260.00
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Children's Space Exploration Hand-Crafted Space Quilt £225.00
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Children's Farm Hand-Crafted Quilt £195.00
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Children's Dolphin Dance Hand-Crafted Quilt £195.00
Children's Teddies Hand-Crafted Quilt £195.00
Children's Bunnies Hand-Crafted Quilt £195.00
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Children's Ducks in a Row Hand-Crafted Quilt £215.00 £260.00
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Children's ABC Hand-Crafted Quilt £260.00
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Children's Farm Hand-Crafted Quilt £195.00
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Children's Nursery Rhymes Hand-Crafted Quilt £260.00
Mimosa Hand-Embroidered Linen Table Napkins - Set of 4 £85.00
Mimosa Embroidered Lavender Bag £15.00
Moustaches Embroidered Cushion £125.00
Needle Case Bee Design Blue £15.00
Joy of Print Needlepoint Glasses Case £27.50
London College of Fashion Embroidered Hands Cushion Bright £90.00
Butterfly Embroidered Purse Turquoise £20.00
Lavender Embroidered Lavender Bag £15.00
Bargello Glasses Case Pink and Green £25.00

The social enterprise

Our social enterprise trains prisoners and prison leavers in high-quality needlework skills, and then supports and pays them to create beautiful handmade products, designed by world renowned artists.
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Become a volunteer

Are you a skilled needleworker with a passion for sharing your skills? We have a small number of vacancies to join our incredible team of prison volunteer teachers!
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Explore our stitchers' finest work

A collection of our finest designs, including those showcasing the work of our most advanced stitchers, and designs that encourage stitcher creativity.

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Animaux Hand-Embroidered Male Swallow Cushion £275.00
Animaux Hand-Embroidered Lion Cushion £275.00
Animaux Hand-Embroidered Fox Cushion £275.00
Animaux Hand-Embroidered Cow Cushion £275.00
Animaux Hand-Embroidered Lioness Cushion £275.00
Animaux Hand-Embroidered Female Swallow Cushion £275.00
Animaux Hand-Embroidered Duck Cushion £275.00
Juliet Hand-Embroidered Linen Cushion with Frill £150.00
Juliet Hand-Embroidered Linen Cushion with Piping £150.00
Knepp Ponies Hand-Embroidered Cushion £150.00
Pentreath & Hall Rainbow Needlepoint Cushion £220.00
London College of Fashion Embroidered Hands Cushion Bright £90.00

Read our latest news & stories

Meet The Volunteer: Janice, a Cell Group Volunteer

Our new Meet The Volunteer feature is a great way for us to introduce our supporters to some of the amazing volunteers who devote their time to delivering our front line services. We could not...

Stitching together a future after prison - Lennox's journey

When an Open The Gate apprentice graduates, it's a time for celebration. Lennox stitched with Fine Cell Work while he was in prison, then joined Open The Gate a few months after his release. Two...

Fine Cell Work Stitcher Awards 2024

As we move in to 2025, we have been reflecting on our achievements of past year, particularly those of Fine Cell Work's incredibly talented stitchers. In 2024, we gave out 202 Stitcher Awards and bonuses...

2024: a year in review

As we head into 2025, we're taking the time to celebrate a few of the highlights of 2024. From hosting some great events and expanding our programmes across the UK, both in prison and for...
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Write a note of thanks

We encourage everyone who buys or receives a Fine Cell Work product to write a short letter to the stitcher, which Fine Cell Work will pass on.

Knowing that their handiwork is appreciated and valued has a great impact on stichers' self-esteem, confidence and pride.
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